The Core i7-11700 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-11600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$188.62 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- Up to 40% cheaper – CA$280.36 vs CA$468.98
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-11600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$468.98
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.33/FPS
60%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
99%
Price, CA$
CA$280.36
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.39/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-11600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-11600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-11600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $323.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
